In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we dive into the whirlwind first week of Donald Trump’s presidency and its sweeping impact on the cryptocurrency industry.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, is joined by US Senator Cynthia Lummis, David Kemmerer (co-founder and CEO of CoinLedger), and Mert (founder and CEO of Helius) to unpack the TRUMP memecoin craze, Solana’s record-breaking activity and the regulatory shifts driven by the SEC’s new Crypto Task Force and Trump’s executive order.

Whether you’re a blockchain enthusiast or curious about how US politics shapes crypto, this episode provides key insights into the evolving landscape.

[01:00] The rise of the TRUMP memecoin frenzy
[02:15] Long-term impacts of political memecoins on crypto
[04:25] Solana’s response to record-breaking user activity
[06:52] How memecoins promote broader digital asset adoption
[08:54] Political backlash to Trump’s memecoin initiatives
[10:59] The SEC’s new Crypto Task Force
[12:27] Trump EO makes America the world crypto capital
[13:12] What about a Bitcoin strategic reserve?
[14:19] Senator Cynthia Lummis on why the US needs Bitcoin
[16:37] A more crypto-friendly SEC could signal innovation
[18:11] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong weighs in on the Bitcoin reserve

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and post-production by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we explore the implications of Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency for the cryptocurrency industry as he prepares to take office as the 47th President of the United States. What could this new administration mean for crypto regulation, blockchain innovation and market growth?

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s head of podcasts and EU reporter, heard from Matt Hougan, global head of research at Bitwise Asset Management; Keith Ammon, US Representative of New Hampshire; John Deaton, crypto lawyer and advocate, and US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. They discuss Trump’s evolving stance on digital assets, his campaign promises to reduce regulatory barriers and what the crypto industry can expect in the years ahead.

Whether you’re a crypto investor, a blockchain entrepreneur or simply curious about how the political landscape affects digital assets, this episode has expert perspectives on what Trump’s presidency could mean for the future of crypto.

[01:54] The evolution of Trump's stance on crypto
[03:51] Crypto's maturity attracts attention
[06:11] Industry anticipations for Trump's second term
[08:22] The Bitcoin Act - will it pass?
[10:03] America to be the Bitcoin capital of the world
[11:41] Congress shouldn't rush crypto legislation
[13:17] Over regulation vs under regulation
[14:27] Keeping state sovereignty on crypto policies
[15:59] Growing pains from new regulations
[17:31] Final thoughts

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up).

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In this episode of Decentralize with Cointelegraph, we mark the one-year anniversary of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals from the SEC with an in-depth review of their impact and potential.

Host Savannah Fortis, Cointelegraph’s EU reporter and head of podcasts, is joined by James Seyffart, ETF research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; Ray Salmond, Cointelegraph’s head of markets; Gareth Jenkinson, Cointelegraph’s managing editor; and James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares. Together, they explore the key milestones of spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval, their influence on crypto markets and what the ETF landscape might look like in 2025.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the world of crypto ETFs, this episode delivers expert insights and predictions you won’t want to miss.

This episode was hosted by Savannah Fortis @savannah_fortis and produced by Elena Volkova (Hatch Up). Follow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.

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